Rinku Singh’s dominance in Vijay Hazare Trophy, becomes number one after surpassing 38 captains

New Delhi (The Uttam Hindu): India’s star finisher Rinku Singh is in sensational form in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. From the very start of the tournament, Rinku has impressed with both his batting and leadership, emerging as the top-performing captain among all 38 teams participating in the competition. Leading Uttar Pradesh, Rinku has played the role of a rescuer in pressure situations and a finisher when needed, guiding his team with confidence and consistency. Under his captaincy, UP has delivered strong performances, reinforcing the saying that a team reflects its captain.

UP dominates Elite Group B

The Vijay Hazare Trophy features 38 teams, divided into four Elite Groups and one Plate Group. Rinku Singh’s Uttar Pradesh side is part of Elite Group B, which includes strong teams such as Vidarbha, Bengal, Baroda, Jammu and Kashmir, Assam, Hyderabad, and Chandigarh. Rinku has outperformed not only the captains in his group but also captains across all other groups. Under his leadership, UP has won all four matches so far, remaining the only unbeaten team in its group.

273 runs in 4 matches, stunning average

Rinku Singh has scored 273 runs in four innings at a remarkable average of 136.50. His tally includes one century and two half-centuries. He has struck 11 sixes and 23 fours, dominating bowlers throughout the tournament. Notably, he remained not out in two innings, including his century and an unbeaten 37-run knock against Assam on December 31, which helped UP secure victory.

Top among captains in runs and average

With this outstanding performance, Rinku Singh has become the highest run-scoring captain among all 38 team leaders in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. He also tops the list in terms of batting average among captains. His consistent form and sharp leadership have played a key role in Uttar Pradesh’s success, making the team a strong contender for the title.